On this South Africa safari, you will begin your journey in the Greater Kruger National Park, visiting Ngala Private Game Reserve and the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, enjoying the best game viewing South Africa Safari has to offer. You will end your Africa safari in the bustling city of Cape Town, renowned for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Day 1 Ngala Private Game Reserve
Day 2 Ngala Private Game Reserve
Day 3 Ngala Private Game Reserve
Day 4 Ngala Private Game Reserve
Day 5 Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Day 6 Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Day 7 Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Day 8 Cape Town
Day 9 Cape Town
Day 10 Your Journey Ends
- Big Five Game Viewing
- Cape Town
DAYS 1, 2, 3, 4 NGALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Welcome to Africa! As you arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa, please make your way to the domestic terminal to connect with your scheduled flight to Hoedspruit. On arrival in Hoedspruit, you will be met by your guide and transferred by road to Ngala Safari Lodge for your first four nights in Africa!
About Ngala Safari Lodge: The main lodge houses a guest area verandah adorned with wonderfully comfortable armchairs offers you the opportunity to gaze out onto a popular waterhole and marvel at the incredible wildlife that frequents it.
Accommodation Type & Location: Safari Lodge located within Ngala Private Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park.
Guest Accommodations: Twenty thatched cottages located beneath a dense canopy of tamboti trees, each with en-suite bathroom facilities and private verandah.
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, nature walks and bird watching.
Wildlife: Ngala Private Game Reserve is a sanctuary for Africa’s wildlife treasures with ample opportunity to see incredible animals such as elephants, white rhino, giraffe, buffalo and spotted hyena. See the wild at night with an adventure packed game drive under the stars, tracking cheetah and the African wild dog.
About Ngala Private Game Reserve
Ngala, meaning “Lion” in Shangaan, offers incredible opportunities to see several prides of lion in the wild, freely roaming this spectacular game reserve. This private reserve shares a fenceless with Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve and the Timbavati Game Reserve, forming an integral ecological unit where all the animals roam free.
Overnight: Ngala Safari Lodge (B, L, D, Select Beverages & Laundry)
DAYS 5, 6, 7 SABI SAND PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
After your morning game drive and brunch, you will be transferred by road to the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve and the Lions Sand River Lodge for your three night stay.
About Lion Sands River Lodge: The public areas at River Lodge offer guests a private indoor and outdoor lounge, bar with fireplace, 2 swimming pools, secluded bird hide and open-air Boma for dining.
Accommodation Type & Location: Luxury safari lodge built on the banks of the Sabie River in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve.
Guest Accommodations: 12 luxury rooms and 8 superior luxury rooms, all under thatch with en-suite bathroom facilities and private wooden viewing decks.
Activities: Morning and evening game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, bush breakfasts/dinners, bush walks, hippo tours and wildlife lectures.
Optional Activities: The Treehouse, Balloon Safari, helicopter excursions and cultural village experience (Cost available on request).
Wildlife: Over two hundred different species live in abundance, whilst the ever changing bird life provides even the most experienced ornithologist with rare finds. Such is the environment that the wildlife, save for the migratory birds, remain in their territories all year round. The wildlife viewing is second to none and includes the big five. The Sabi Sand Reserve enjoys good quality viewing of leopard, as well as elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and a vast variety of antelope and other species.
About the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve forms part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a vast and growing area, currently covering 6 million acres and incorporating the famous Kruger National Park. This rich, wild wonderland assures exceptional game drives and a true wilderness experience.
Overnight: Lion Sands River Lodge (B, L, D & Select Beverages)
DAYS 8 & 9 CAPE TOWN
After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Mpumalanga to connect with your scheduled flight to Cape Town. As you arrive in Cape Town, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Cape Cadogan, where you will enjoy your final two nights in Africa!
About the Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel: The Cape Cadogan is a stately double-storied Georgian and Victorian building that dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. It was originally a farm house which was “Victorianized” in 1912 and declared a national Monument in 1985. Its public areas comprise a comfortable lounge with an open fireplace, a garden and pool area, and a library where you can relax and read.
Accommodation Type & Location: Boutique Hotel located in the heart of Cape Town and just a short drive from Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront.
Guest Accommodations: Twelve luxuriously appointed en-suite bedrooms that are decorated with an eclectic mix of contemporary and antique furniture using dramatic fabrics.
Optional Activities: Cape Peninsula/Cape of Good Hope tour, excursion into the Cape Wineland, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, cruise around the Cape, cultural Tour including Robben Island and the history of South Africa or a full day Hermanus (whale watching) excursion (Costs and descriptions of tours available upon request).
About Cape Town
Consistently named the most beautiful city in Africa, Cape Town combines a mild Mediterranean climate, gorgeous ocean front setting, spectacular mountain backdrop, dramatic white sand beaches, world class dinning and outstanding shopping and nightlife to make it a must see attraction on any South Africa itinerary.
Overnight: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel (B)
DAY 10 YOUR JOURNEY ENDS
Transfer this morning back to Cape Town Airport to connect with your international flights back to the USA.
